HELENA- State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen released Montana’s preliminary fall 2022 student enrollment numbers for public schools, private schools, and homeschools.
Combined preliminary public, private, and homeschool enrollment is the highest in 21 years, with 166,251 students. Montana’s preliminary homeschool enrollment increased by 4.7%, from 7,368 to 7,716, the second highest homeschool enrollment in 30 years, with 2020-2021 being the highest.
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen said, “the emphasis on the basics of math and reading and seeking innovative education solutions are needed now more than ever. Revising our state math and reading content standards, creating math innovation zones, reimaging student testing with the MAST pilot program, and offering more professional development for teachers in math and reading will ensure that our Montana students achieve educational excellence.”
